Adjustments; Stability And Manoeuvrability - Vermeiren V Series Installation Manual

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Adjustments

CAUTION
• Read the instruction manual of the specific wheelchair.
• Be aware of the technical details and limits of intended use; see the instruction manual.
• The wheelchair needs to be adjusted by a specialist dealer according to the instructions in this
manual.
• Any modification to the product will lapse the warranty and will cease the responsibility of
Vermeiren.
• Only use parts and tools described in this manual.
• Prevent bystanders from accessing the working area.
• While adjusting and operating the wheelchair, make sure no objects or body parts get caught
between moving parts.
• Only use the settings described in this manual.
• Make sure that the adjustment on left and right side of the wheelchair are the same.
• Deviation of the adjustment settings may influence the stability of the wheelchair with risk of
tilting and falling.
• Make sure all screws are firmly secured before riding the wheelchair. Adhere to the
tightening torques for screws according to the Torque table on our website.
Important remark
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For more information, contact Vermeiren. See the website http://www.vermeiren.com/.
3.1

Stability and manoeuvrability

CAUTION
Be aware that by changing the position of the rear wheels, the stability of the wheelchair is
influenced. By adjusting the rear wheels
1. in rear adjustment position, the wheelchair becomes more stable, but less manoeuvrable;
2. in front adjustment position, it becomes less stable but more manoeuvrable.
To increase stability or manoeuvrability, the following adjustments can be made:
• Rear-wheel position, see §3.2.
• Seat height and angle, see §3.3.
Risk of injuries or damage
Risk of tipping over
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V-series wheelchairs
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Adjustments